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AV02 NKT

2002 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,367 mi
Last recorded111,367 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Z361,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 NKT
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 111,367 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside number plate lamp is dim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 111,016 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 110,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,907 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,763 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,761 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 109,550 miles

Front both front hubs corroded

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside tank strap corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 20 Nov 2019 109,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel tank insecure o/s tank strap broken, corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front hubs corroded

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside tank strap corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 98,863 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 93,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 88,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,565 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 75,171 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 75,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel pipe damaged on return pipe on rear of car

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,884 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 30,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,320 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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AV02 NKT is a 2002 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 61,822 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV02 NKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV02 NKT is a 2002 BMW Z3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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